5
(140-5) The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased:
6
(140-6) Their judges falling upon the rock have been swallowed up. They shall hear my words, for they have prevailed:
7
(140-7) As when the thickness of the earth is broken up upon the ground: Our bones are scattered by the side of hell.
8
(140-8) But to thee, O Lord, Lord, are my eyes: in thee have I put my trust, take not away my soul.
9
(140-9) Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the stumblingblocks of them that work iniquity.
10
(140-10) The wicked shall fall in his net: I am alone until I pass.
\\<>\\. This psalm was written about the same time, and upon the same occasion, as that going before and what follows after; even when David was persecuted by Saul, and when he was in great danger of his enemies, and snares were laid for his life.